REIKI AND PREGNANCY

Treatments before conception can focus on creating a balanced, loving and harmonious relationship between the parents and toward the future child which likely will be present in spirit.

Reiki is safe for pregnant women! In fact, Reiki works well in helping with all stages of pregnancy including conception and child birth. Reiki provides emotional as well as physical support and works not only on the mother, but also on the child. Reiki cannot cause harm and always works to reduce stress and improve health regardless of the condition. Reiki during pregnancy not only offers treatment for the woman's body but also for the development of the foetus. Reiki is believed to be "loving" energy that is shared from the practitioner to the client. That means that a foetus can be receiving loving energy all the while the mother is being treated. There are some fairly common discomforts of pregnancy which can be minimized or even alleviated by Reiki treatments, such as backaches, headaches, stress & anxiety, nausea, etc. The deep relaxation and peacefulness many people experience during and after a Reiki treatment could be of benefit to pregnant women.

If the parents are willing, it would be very helpful if they took Reiki training so they can treat themselves and each other also. In the same way that Reiki treatments are safe for pregnant woman, so is the training and Reiju.

The body of the mother changes a lot during the pregnancy. Therefore the energy-balance is constantly under pressure. This is manifested emotionally and physically. The mother is more tired and unstable then normal. Moreover typical pregnancy complaints arise, like for example morning sickness. Reiki has a positive influence on this energy-balance. When the energy is brought back in balance, these symptoms disappear. A Reiki treatment helps to relax deeply and clean body and spirit. Reiki starts several processes, which make body and spirit healthier and stronger. They react faster on all changes in body and lifestyle. Therefore the pregnancy will develop more natural and stable.

Reiki helps to deal with (old) problems and the accompanying emotions. Things become clearer. Also during pregnancy there will be fears about being able to be a good mother or the upcoming responsibility. Reiki will help to deal with all these emotions. The mother as well as the child will benefit from this. Reiki deepens the relationship between mother and child and develops the confidence in motherhood. Reiki after birth will recover body and mind of the mother faster. Reiki stimulates the breast-feeding and diminishes pleurisy.

Reiki also work with the unborn child. The body of the child changes constantly and fast. Therefore his energy-balance is also constantly under pressure. Reiki has a positive influence on the energy-balance. When the energy is brought back in balance, the development will go smoothly. The child becomes more aware of the daily rhythm every week that he grows older. Moreover he fells the moods especially of the mother. The unborn doesn't only participate in life physically through the navel cord, but also through thoughts. Reiki helps to deal with accompanying emotions.

When the child is in breech presentation, the child usually turns itself in the uterus after a Reiki treatment (reflexology can help as well).

Becoming a father changes father's life much. Fears come up about being a good father, responsibility or adjusting his lifestyle. Reiki helps to make body and spirit more healthy and stronger. Because of this the father can prepare himself better for the changes in his life. Reiki deepens the relationship between father and child. The child feels the mood of his father already during the pregnancy and reacts on this.

Reiki can be very effective in helping to restore balance to the entire mind-body-spirit system after birth. Nurturing a mother aids her to nurture her infant. Fathers and birth partners undergo their own transitions during pregnancy and the postpartum period. They can also derive much benefit from Reiki treatments. Caring for a newborn can be draining to both partners. Reiki can help restore and balance energy levels as well as provide some much-needed serenity during this exciting and transformational time.

The baby will benefit from Reiki treatments also after childbirth. It will adapt faster to his new world. The body of the child still changes constantly and fast. Reiki brings the energy back in balance. The baby will be healthier and more comfortable.

Laurel is an experienced therapist working in the area of natural pregnancy care and offers Reiki sessions for mum and baby. As a Reiki Master/Teacher, she also offers Reiki training and Reiju to mums and dads.

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